Pollinator species are disappearing at alarming rates. The majority of pollinator species are insects including bees, wasps, ants, beetles, butterflies and moths. Plant pollination by insects is one of the most well-known and important ecosystem services and is essential in both natural and agricultural landscapes. The reasons for the declines are numerous but one of the main contributors is the loss of habitat and forage. Roadway corridors can provide important resources for pollinators to complete their lifecycle. President Obama's Memorandum asked DOTs to identify opportunities to increase pollinator habitat along roadways and work with other State Agencies to promote pollinator-friendly practices and corridors. Roadsides are known to have value as habitat for plants and can be a refuge for pollinators, especially in landscapes substantially altered by urbanization or agriculture. Often the only semi-natural areas remaining in heavily altered landscapes, marginal habitats like roadsides can provide pollinators with food, breeding and nesting opportunities, refuge and provide critical connectively in fragmented landscapes. The Bliss Rest Area has the potential to provide multiple positive implementations. There are proven and dependable techniques that can increase the quality of pollinator habitat without compromising State DOT's transportation goals. This project provides native wildflowers, shrubs and trees to increase a diverse plant cover, reduce weedy grass species and broadleaf weeds, and promote a healthier pollinator habitat. In addition, providing a combination of wildflowers, shrubs and trees, will improve the overall appearance of the rest area, allow visitors a leisurely stroll to relax from driving, provide some shade near the picnic shelters, as well as promote a healthier, aesthetically pleasing environment. There are several partners who have contributed funding, resources and materials to reduce annual weed species, plant native species to promote pollinators, and a temporary low-maintenance irrigation system to provide a healthier, water conservative environment. There are several cost savings including reduced mowing, watering, and herbicide applications by using selective and timed herbicide treatments, and volunteer groups to hand pull weeds. Other benefits include utilizing native species to promote a healthy ecosystem and pollinator habitat, increasing ITD's experience with Idaho native pollinator species, increasing water resource conservation, and increasing public awareness for Idaho native plants and pollinators.